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11.7.2025, Tallinn. Vimba bream is a traditional dried fish snack that's popular in Estonia. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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An Aquaculture Cooperative in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2023 - Volunteers help farmers dry sauced bream at an aquaculture cooperative in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 19, 2023.

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An Aquaculture Cooperative in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2023 - Volunteers help farmers dry sauced bream at an aquaculture cooperative in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 19, 2023.

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An Aquaculture Cooperative in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2023 - Volunteers help farmers dry sauced bream at an aquaculture cooperative in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 19, 2023.

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An Aquaculture Cooperative in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2023 - Volunteers help farmers dry sauced bream at an aquaculture cooperative in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 19, 2023.

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An Aquaculture Cooperative in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2023 - Volunteers help farmers dry sauced bream at an aquaculture cooperative in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 19, 2023.

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An Aquaculture Cooperative in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2023 - Volunteers help farmers dry sauced bream at an aquaculture cooperative in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 19, 2023.

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Sumo: Hoshoryu's ozeki promotion

Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu (C, front row) holds a sea bream, a good luck fish, during a ceremony promoting him to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 26, 2023. (Pool photo)

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China, Vietnam release 100 mln fish into Beibu Gulf

STORY: China, Vietnam release 100 mln fish into Beibu Gulf DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of agriculture authorities of China and Vietnam releasing some 100 million fish and shrimps STORYLINE: Agriculture authorities of China and Vietnam jointly released some 100 million fish and shrimps in the Beibu Gulf waters on Saturday afternoon. The event, aimed at restoring fishery resources in the Beibu Gulf, took place in the border city of Fangchenggang, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Eight aquatic species, including black sea bream, yellowfin sea bream, and prawn, were released into the Beibu Gulf waters at this event. China-Vietnam fishery cooperation has a long history, and the positive interactions and cooperation between the two countries in this and other fields have brought tangible benefits to the people of both sides, Ma Youxiang, vice minister of agriculture and rural affairs, said at the event. Since 2017,

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) holds up a sea bream, a fish species that represents good luck, during a ceremony after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 22, 2023, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia holds up red sea bream, long considered a lucky fish in Japan, at a hotel in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014, during a celebration party for his victory in the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho won the event with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Colorful float paraded at southwestern Japan festival

SAGA, Japan - A massive float shaped like a sea bream is drawn through a street in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan, at the annual "Karatsu Kunchi" festival on Nov. 3, 2014.

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Goeido promoted to Ozeki rank

FUSO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Goeido (L) cerebrates his promotion to sumo's second-highest Ozeki rank with a sea bream in his hand, after his induction ceremony on July 30, 2014, at the lodgment of the Sakaigawa stable in Fuso in Japan's central prefecture of Aichi.

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Kakuryu promoted to yokozuna

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian-born Kakuryu holds a sea bream in celebration after a ceremony to receive a message informing him of his promotion to yokozuna, sumo's highest rank of grand champion, from the Japan Sumo Association, in Osaka on March 26, 2014.

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Hakuho wins spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho smiles holding a sea bream, a celebratory item in Japan, in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on March 22, 2013, after beating sekiwake Goeido on the 13th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 22, 2013. Hakuho secured the Emperor's Cup for the 24th time, capturing the title with two days to spare.

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New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji holds auspicious sea bream during a celebration after winning his fifth career championship with one day to spare in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2013.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho holds two sea bream in celebration after winning the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 25, 2012.

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Hakuho wins sumo tourney

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (C) holds a sea bream, a fish considered auspicious, as he celebrates with his supporters his winning of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 24, 2012, in Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture.

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Harumafuji promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (R), with his stable master Isegahama, lifts a sea bream in celebration after a ceremony to receive a message informing him of his promotion to yokozuna, sumo's highest rank of grand champion, from the Japan Sumo Association, in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2012.

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Hakuho wins 22nd career title at spring sumo

SAKAI, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho holds sea bream, fish considered auspicious in Japan, at a party held at a hotel in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on March 25, 2012, to celebrate his winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament -- his 22nd career title -- the same day.

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Harumafuji wins 2nd career title at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (C), surrounded by his fellow Isegahama Stable wrestlers and their supporters, lifts a sea bream, an auspicious fish in Japan, in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 23, 2011, after defeating his compatriot yokozuna Hakuho earlier in the day. Harumafuji captured his second career title on the penultimate day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho holds up a sea bream, a fish traditionally eaten on a festive occasion, at his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2011, after capturing his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Hakuho grabs victory fish

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sumo grand champion Hakuho from Mongolia holds ''tai'' or sea bream, following a Japanese celebration practice, during a ceremony for his victory in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at a hotel in Fukuoka on Nov. 28, 2010.

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Hakuho secures 16th title, extends winning streak to 61

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho holds sea bream, a celebratory item in Japan, after extending his winning streak to 61 bouts and securing his fourth consecutive title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2010.

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Grand champion Hakuho clinches 14th title in summer sumo meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho smiles at his stable in Tokyo on May 21, 2010 as he holds up a pair of red sea bream, a traditional fish eaten on a festive occasion. He claimed his 14th career Emperor's Cup with two days to spare in the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament by defeating ozeki Kotomitsuki.

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Grand champion Hakuho clinches 14th title in summer sumo meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho smiles at his stable in Tokyo on May 21, 2010 as he holds up a pair of red sea bream, a traditional fish eaten on a festive occasion. He claimed his 14th career Emperor's Cup with two days to spare in the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament by defeating ozeki Kotomitsuki.

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Estonian wrestler Baruto promoted to ozeki

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian sumo wrestler Baruto, holds up a pair of sea bream in celebration after the Japan Sumo Association formally promoted him to ozeki on March 31, 2010, in the city of Daito, Osaka Prefecture. Baruto became the second European wrestler after Kotooshu from Bulgaria to attain sumo's second-highest rank.

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Festive fish paraded through Karatsu

SAGA, Japan - People draw a float bearing a big sea bream, a celebratory fish in Japan, during the annual Karatsu Kunchi fall festival in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2009.

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Imamura picked by Hiroshima

NAGASAKI, Japan - Takeru Imamura, a right-handed pitcher for Seiho High School, shows off a sea bream that is a popular congratulatory fish in Japan in Saza, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Oct. 29, 2009, after being taken by the professional club Hiroshima Carp as their first-round choice in the draft the same day.

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Hakuho wins 10th Emperor's Cup at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho holds up a sea bream to celebrate winning his 10th career title on the 14th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 28.

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Ama promoted to ozeki, changes ring name

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Ama (R) holds up a bream to celebrate his promotion to the second-highest rank of ozeki in Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 26. Ama, 24, whose real name is Davaanyam Byambadorj, announced later that he will wrestle with a new ring name, Harumafuji, beginning in January.

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Kotomitsuki promoted to ozeki

ICHINOMIYA, Japan - Veteran wrestler Kotomitsuki (R) holds up a sea bream, which is prepared for festive occasions in Japan, in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, on July 25 after being promoted by the Japan Sumo Association to the second-highest rank of ozeki.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Hakuho holds up a sea bream fish, which is prepared for festive occasions in Japan, at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo on May 30 after being promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna. Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history.

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Asashoryu clinches 20th title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu, flanked by his wife, holds a sea bream presented by his fans in celebration of his 20th Emperor's Cup on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 20.

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Asashoryu clinches 19th title at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) holds up a sea bream at his stable in Fukuoka to celebrate his 19th Emperor's Cup with an unblemished 14-0 record on Nov. 25, the penultimate day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Asashoryu wins in autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) holds up a sea bream at his stable in Tokyo on Sept. 23 after claiming his 18th career Emperor's Cup at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament earlier in the day.

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Asashoryu wins Nagoya title for 17th career Emperor's Cup

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu, holding a bream, celebrates his 17th career title July 22 with his supporters at his stable in Kanie, Aichi Prefecture.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to ozeki

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian Hakuho, holding up a bream, poses for photos with his father Munkhbat Jigjid (R) and his mother (C) after being promoted to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank, in Osaka on March 29.

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Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu (C) holds up a red sea bream to celebrate his promotion to ozeki, the second-highest rank in the sport, at his stable's lodging place in the town of Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 30. Kotooshu, 22, is the first European to become an ozeki.

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(3)Asashoryu claims 5th Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (C, front) holds up a bream at his stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward to celebrate his winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 24.

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Fighters edge Lions

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters manager Trey Hillman holds a sea bream he got from one of fans before the start of his team's game against the Seibu Lions at Tokyo Dome on April 19. The Fighters edged the Lions 6-5 in 11 innings.

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(3)Asashoryu becomes 1st Mongolian to win Emperor's Cup

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ozeki Asashoryu (R) holds up a victor's sea bream alongside his stable master Takasago (L), stable colleagues and supporters at an inn in Chikushino, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 22 after winning the Emperor's Cup at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. Asashoryu became the first Mongolian to win the title.

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Asashoryu becomes 1st Mongolian ozeki

KANIE, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu holds up sea breams for a photo at his stable's lodging house in the town of Kanie, Aichi Prefecture, on July 24 after his formal promotion from sekiwake to ozeki, sumo's second-highest ranking. Asashoryu, whose real name is Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, is the first Mongolian and fourth foreign wrestler to become ozeki. The sea bream, called tai in Japanese, is traditionally regarded as a celebratory fish. Asashoryu's parents, clad in traditional Mongolian clothes, stand behind him.

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Emperor, empress release fish fry into sea

YAIZU, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L, front) and Empress Michiko (R) release fry of red sea bream and other fish into the sea from a port in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, during a national marine festival on Oct. 28.

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(9)Palace announces Crown Princess is pregnant

TOKYO, Japan - In accordance with Japanese tradition, a raw sea bream arrives May 15 for delivery to the house of Hisashi Owada, father of Crown Princess Masako, in celebration of her pregnancy.

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Kaio promoted to ozeki

NAGOYA, Japan - Sumo wrestler Kaio smiles after learning about his promotion to ozeki, at his Tomozuna stable in Nagoya on July 26. The 28-year-old, who won his first Emperor's Cup in May, finished the recent Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with an 11-4 record to post a total of 33 wins over three straight tournaments, considered the minimum requirement for promotion to sumo's second highest rank. He is seen holding a sea bream, a traditional gift to mark special occasions.

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Robot fish unveiled

A sea bream swimming in a water tank is not a real one but a robot developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Measuring 60 centimeters long and weighing 2.6 kilograms, it swims at a speed of 25 cm per second on a set of built-in batteries embedded inside the body. Mitsubishi says the robot, that costs ''between tens and hundreds million yen'' including a tank and remote-control device, will be made available in other fish species.

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Sumo: Mitakeumi earns promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Mitakeumi (C in front row) holds a sea bream at the Dewanoumi stable in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2022, after being officially informed of his promotion to ozeki, the second-highest rank in the sport, earlier in the day. (Pool photo)

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Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu (C) holds up a red sea bream to celebrate his promotion to ozeki, the second-highest rank in the sport, at his stable's lodging place in the town of Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 30. Kotooshu, 22, is the first European to become an ozeki. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to ozeki

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian Hakuho, holding up a bream, poses for photos with his father Munkhbat Jigjid (R) and his mother (C) after being promoted to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank, in Osaka on March 29. (Kyodo)